Dama u plavom

Dama u plavom

Milica Jakovljević Mir-Jam

"The Lady in Blue" is a novel by the Serbian writer Milica Jakovljević, known under the pseudonym Mir-Jam, which was first published in 1934.

This novel is one of the most famous works of Mir-Yam, which was very popular among readers, especially because of its emotional, romantic stories dealing with love and life dilemmas.

The plot of the novel "The Lady in Blue" focuses on the story of young love, passions, obstacles and difficult decisions. The main character of the novel is Verica, a young and beautiful woman, who lives in the world of high society. Her life, at first glance, looks perfect, but inside it many internal dilemmas and conflicts are hidden.

Verica is in love with Mita, a young and talented man, but their love is burdened by various circumstances - Verica, namely, is already promised to marry someone who is much more financially stable and conforms to social norms. Although she is not in love with her fiance, Verica finds herself in a dilemma between her personal happiness and society's expectations.

An additional complication in her life is the presence of the Lady in Blue, a mysterious woman who has a specific influence on the people around her, including Verica. That woman gradually becomes a symbol of everything that Verica wanted to achieve, but could not achieve due to social and family pressures. Through the character of the Lady in Blue, Mir-Jam depicts the struggle between the desire for personal freedom and the internal pressures of society.

Through the story of Verica, Mir-Jam explores the themes of love, sacrifice, internal conflicts and tragic decisions. The Lady in Blue becomes a symbol of what Verica would like to be, but is unable to achieve due to the circumstances surrounding her.

Graphics design
Nenad Dogan
Dimensions
20 x 14 cm
Pages
242
Publisher
Alfa, Zagreb, 1984.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Serbian.

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